conceit in Czech
conceit in Czech is metafora, přirovnání, domýšlivost — conceit means an excessively high opinion of oneself; vanity.
conceit in Czech
metafora
(countable, rhetoric, literature) An ingenious expression or metaphorical idea, especially in extended form or used as a literary or rhetorical device. [from 16th c.]
přirovnání
(countable, rhetoric, literature) An ingenious expression or metaphorical idea, especially in extended form or used as a literary or rhetorical device. [from 16th c.]
domýšlivost
(uncountable) Overly high self-esteem; vain pride; hubris. [from 17th c.]
nafoukanost
(uncountable) Overly high self-esteem; vain pride; hubris. [from 17th c.]
namyšlenost
(uncountable) Overly high self-esteem; vain pride; hubris. [from 17th c.]
What does "conceit" mean?
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noun An excessively high opinion of oneself; vanity.
"His conceit made him impossible to work with."
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noun A clever or fanciful idea, especially one used as a literary device.
"The novel is built around the conceit that the narrator is already dead."
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conceit in a sentence
- His conceit made him impossible to work with.
- Despite his fame, he showed no trace of conceit.
- The novel is built around the conceit that the narrator is already dead.
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What is "conceit" in Czech?
"conceit" in Czech is metafora, přirovnání, domýšlivost. conceit means: An excessively high opinion of oneself; vanity.
How do you use "conceit" in a sentence?
Example: "His conceit made him impossible to work with." In Czech, "conceit" is metafora, přirovnání, domýšlivost.
Are there other ways to say "conceit" in Czech?
Yes — Czech has 5 translations listed for "conceit": metafora, přirovnání, domýšlivost, nafoukanost, namyšlenost.
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